Agóra Veszprém Cultural Centre
Institution presentation
AGÓRA Veszprém Cultural Centre
1 Táborállás park, Veszprém, H-8200
Phone: +36 88/429-111, +36 88/429-693
Mobile:+36 20 9924-753; +36 20 9924-852
Central e-mail address: info@agoraveszprem.hu
Web: www.agoraveszprem.hu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agoraveszprem
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agoraveszprem/
"Stephen, Gizella on the ancient castle, behind them a valley bridge: a rainbow of stones. From the wind of the Bakony - you wouldn't dare to dream - golden bells embroider, a mass of music. Here the hill to the valley, valley to hill, little streets run into the stone wilderness. Spacious squares above alleys, climbing floors to ground level. Whispering in the locska Seden." - Géza Kemény: Veszprém Anzyksz.
Veszprém is a historic town of picturesque beauty, situated in the middle of Transdanubia, at the junction of the Bakony and the Balaton highlands. The friendly atmosphere of the millennial town is reflected in its cultural life. In 2023, it proudly shared the title of European Capital of Culture with the other towns in the region. The City of Queens offers a wide range of cultural activities at any time of the year. Its unique natural environment, numerous attractions, gastronomy and festivals make it a highly attractive tourist destination.
The role of Agóra Veszprém in providing cultural programmes and public education to this town of 60 000 people and its surroundings is of paramount importance. The institution is not only active in the city, but also in the region. In addition to providing basic public cultural services, its tasks include preserving and disseminating the values of material and spiritual culture, organising cultural events, professional conferences and exhibitions, improving the quality of life of the population, developing general culture, shaping tastes and promoting intergenerational cooperation. In 2019 and 2023, it has been awarded one of the most prestigious state awards, the title of Qualified Public Cultural Institution.
From "Agora Veszprém" project in 2015, with the support of the European Union and the Hungarian State, a beautiful, modern, multifunctional cultural centre is now at the service of the population, a new colourful point of cultural life in the city. Agóra Veszprém also operates two district institutions, the Gyulafirátót Cultural House and the Community House in Kádártai.
The Agora has a modern, air-conditioned theatre with a capacity of 293 people, equipped with professional lighting and sound technology. The building is fully wheelchair-accessible, so that people with reduced mobility and older people can also attend the sessions and performances comfortably. There is also a lift between the levels.
The building is home to more than 70 clubs, associations, circles and groups associated with and supported by the institution. The institution provides a wide range of opportunities for civic initiatives, supports the work of civil communities and carries out activities of interest to a wide range of population groups and age groups. In addition to social, scientific and artistic education, it is increasingly implementing complex programmes. It also carries out remarkable systematic work in the field of arts education.
Our rooms are ideal for a variety of exhibitions of fine arts, crafts, folk art and photography. Excellent natural and artificial lighting and state-of-the-art exhibition equipment ensure a comfortable viewing experience.
Our community spaces are available in different sizes and with different facilities and can be equipped and equipped according to your needs. Our facilities are ideal for concerts, lectures, meetings, conferences, club activities, sports and dance activities, children's and family events, press conferences, courses, balls, exhibitions, fairs and other events, large or small.
For larger groups, our rooms can easily be combined or separated.
The Agora building is based on a unified, colourful design that runs through the interior and exterior of the building, harmoniously complemented by its modern furnishings. This harmony is reflected in the furnishings of the lobbies, the ground floor and the upstairs lobby, which together with the modern café, provide a comfortable waiting and relaxing environment for our guests.
Veszprém has a recognised community of artists and performers in various artistic disciplines, as well as distinguished artistic ensembles. Among them are the Bakony Photography Club, the TIT Mihály Váci Literary Stage, the Gizella Women's Choir, the Gerence Traditional Dance Ensemble, the Liszt Ferenc Choir Society of Veszprém, which are also provided with rehearsal and performance facilities by our institution.
The Agóra places great emphasis on the promotion of Hungarian folk music and the presentation of the musical culture of the different regions. Every year, several prestigious folklore programmes are organised, which are regularly complemented by a dance festival.
In the summer, we offer a range of outdoor events for the city's residents and visiting tourists. Our programmes, which are mainly entertainment, are popular and always attract a lot of interest. During the summer, we organise in John Calvin Park "Prevention Day", in the Táborállás park in the "Family Day" our events, which are very popular and provide hundreds of visitors with quality entertainment. We will organise three themed events in three different venues, launched as part of the ECOC "Mini Picnic" events. In the spirit of family, gastronomy, circus arts and sport, popular picnics take place in the heart of the neighbourhood. In the last days of August, the renovated Campsite Park will be the venue for the "Come to the park! - end of summer evenings" where children and adults alike will find something fun to do. Finally, the deservedly popular "Films on the walls" evenings will close the summer with a light painting projection of popular films on the wall of the house at 5 Stromfeld u.
